EdChoice Scholarship Archives

Full Video Provides Context to Ohio Educators’ Critical Race Theory Strategy

March 2, 2023March 1, 2023 Hannah Poling

In January, a multi-part undercover investigation throughout the state of Ohio revealed that educators were preparing to skirt a potential law against Critical Race Theory (CRT) and are covertly introducing these divisive concepts to their students unbeknownst to their parents.

Following the release of Accuracy in Media’s (AIM) investigation that outraged parents and residents throughout the state some of the exposed school districts attempted to dismiss the investigation as “lacking context.”

Columbus Native Walter Blanks Celebrated at White House School Choice Event

December 13, 2019December 15, 2019 Beth Lear

Walter Blanks is a 24-year-old from inner-city Columbus who found himself being celebrated for as a school choice success story at a White House on Monday

Traditional Districts, Republican Senator Lehner and State School Board President Complain About Increase in EdChoice Vouchers

November 23, 2019November 22, 2019 Beth Lear

Changes to the law for the EdChoice voucher program in this year’s state budget resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of school buildings whose students are eligible for the state-funded scholarship to attend participating private schools. State Board of Education President Laura Kohler plans to push lawmakers to “revisit” the issue. One Legislator already agreed it is a concern – Republican Senate Education Chair Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering).

Students and Parents Win with School Choice Improvements in Ohio Budget

July 31, 2019July 30, 2019 Beth Lear

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Students and parents will have more educational opportunities thanks to the budget bill legislators just passed and Gov. Mike DeWine signed. The law makes closing charter schools more difficult, expands the EdChoice Scholarship program, and increases the time frame for signing up for the Cleveland Scholarship.…

School Choice Gets a Boost in Ohio State Budget

June 28, 2019June 27, 2019 Beth Lear

With a vote on House Bill 166, the state budget bill, occurring within days, school choice supporters may have something to cheer about. One big winner appears to be the EdChoice Scholarship program that provides state dollars to students who wish to attend private schools. The program is capped,…